Catalyst
City Planning: Past & Present
Season 2 Episode 4 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Designing urban habitats that balance culture, comfort and efficiency.
From ancient Mexico to modern recess, civilians want city spaces where they can prosper. Archeologists uncover cultural treasures in Teotihuacan, a biometeorologist measures children adapting to extreme playground heat, and the LEED program helps architects construct energy-efficient “green” buildings. Also, a glassblower shapes custom goblets and tools for science laboratories.
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Catalyst is a local public television program presented by Arizona PBS
Catalyst
City Planning: Past & Present
Season 2 Episode 4 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
From ancient Mexico to modern recess, civilians want city spaces where they can prosper. Archeologists uncover cultural treasures in Teotihuacan, a biometeorologist measures children adapting to extreme playground heat, and the LEED program helps architects construct energy-efficient “green” buildings. Also, a glassblower shapes custom goblets and tools for science laboratories.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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